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The battle over redistricting is heating up in California.

Thank you for joining us.

I'm Maya Trabulsi.

Democratic state lawmakers are moving forward with plans to redraw California's congressional maps.

They say they're doing it in response to anticipated action by Texas state legislators to redraw their maps, to give Republicans up to five more seats in Congress.

Kpbs reporter John Carroll says here in California, voters will ultimately decide on whether redistricting moves forward.

California state Democratic lawmakers gathered Monday morning to make their case.

They're submitting redrawn maps to change state congressional districts in the 2026 election.

They're calling it the Election Rigging Response Act.

It could net them five more seats.

The same number Texas Republicans would get under their plan.

Senator Mike McGuire is president pro tem of the state Senate.

He says state Democrats were forced to take this action.

Problem is, Donald Trump.

The problem is the state of Texas.

The problem is Greg Abbott.

They want to rig this election.

They want to steal the election for the American people.

Texas Democratic state lawmakers have now returned to the Lone Star state, which means Republicans there will now be able to get a quorum to pass mid-decade redistricting.

But unlike in California, Texas voters will not be able to weigh in.

Texas law allows legislators there to take this action on their own.

It's a difference, these California Democrats pointed out over and over.

We believe in the voters and the people of this state, and we are going to put it to them.

Decide their own fate.

We don't believe that gerrymandering should be happening anywhere.

San Diego Assembly member Karl DeMaio says state Democrats, led by Governor Newsom, are attempting a power grab.

They are trying to use the hatred for Donald Trump and what's happening in Texas as their corrupt vehicle to get what they've always sought the power back to manipulate districts.

DeMaio has filed a citizen's initiative to impose what he describes as a poison pill ban on any state legislator from seeking any elected office for the next ten years.

That is, if they vote to put the redistricting bill on this November's special election ballot.

Political scientist Carl Luna says California Democrats are just reacting to what Texas Republicans are doing.

Both sides are now in an arms race, and it's not good governance.

But we're way past the point of worrying about good governance under the current circumstance.

Luna says for now, it's a race to the bottom, but he has a bit of hope for the future.

Maybe at some point both parties will move back toward the middle and figure out that's not the best way to govern a diverse nation.

Democrats in Sacramento are expected to vote this week to send the redistricting plan to voters in Texas.

Republicans are expected to vote within the next few days to redraw the congressional lines in their state.

John Carroll, Kpbs news.

The only Republican in the San Diego congressional delegation is a 48th District representative, Darrell Issa.

His seat could be in peril if voters approve the new maps.

We reached out for comment today, but didn't hear back by our deadline.

Well, overnight we're dropping down into the mid 60s, continuing to see those partly cloudy skies.

For the week ahead, we're watching.

The marine layer has brought some of those low clouds further inland for our Monday morning.

That trend is going to continue the next couple of days.

Then we're also tracking some temperature fluctuations.

I'll break down exactly what to expect for the rest of the week ahead.

Coming up, what happens when a local police chief and the state attorney general disagree on the interpretation of a state law?

Kpbs reporter Gustavo Solis says that's what's happening now in El Cajon regarding California's immigrant sanctuary law.

In 2023, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said that SB 34 prevents police departments from sharing license plate reader data with out of state and federal law enforcement agencies.

And since then, Bonta's office has followed up with friendly but firm letters to multiple police departments telling them to stop sharing.

The San Diego Police Department received one of those letters earlier this year and stopped.

But in El Cajon, Police Chief Jeremiah Lawson continues to share with outside agencies.

Now, he agrees that sharing with federal agencies is problematic, but sharing with police departments in other states just makes El Cajon safer.

If by sharing our information with any other jurisdictions that helps solve crimes now, then we want to make sure that officers and investigators and all jurisdictions have access to all legal and available tools.

Chief Larson says that he's spoken with the attorney General's office, and there hasn't been any follow up enforcement.

Very cordial conversation.

And we just, you know, didn't didn't agree on on the interpretation of it.

And, of course, I ran that by, our legal team here in El Cajon as well.

They they agree with me.

And, yeah, it's just a difference of opinion at this point.

Bonta's office refused to say whether the El Cajon Police Department is complying with state law, but they said in a statement that all police departments are expected to follow the law.

Gustavo Solis, Kpbs news.

California is among 20 states suing the Trump administration over conditions the Justice Department put on federal grant money for crime victims.

They say the administration is improperly withholding hundreds of millions of dollars to force states to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.

The states are asking a federal judge to strike down the conditions.

The grant money helps crime victims with things like medical bills, funeral costs, counseling and emergency shelter.

A consequential high stakes day at the white House.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky returned to meet with President Donald Trump and try to bring an end to Russia's war in Ukraine.

Brian Abel has more from the white House.

Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky together again in the Oval Office.

Thank you very much for your efforts.

And Russian efforts to stop killings and stop this war.

Thank you.

Their last contentious Oval Office face to face, still fresh in the minds of many.

This time around, their relationship appearing to now be on stronger footing as they hope to pave a path to peace in Ukraine.

Well, I know Ukrainian people.

I've known many over the years are great people.

They're smart, they're energetic.

They love their country.

I mean, they love their country.

And we want to get this war ended.

But ahead of Monday's meeting, many of the same sticking points from the last time remained.

Zelensky, continuing his long insistence that an unconditional cease fire needs to happen before negotiating a deal.

It's impossible to do this under that pressure of weapons, so it's necessary to cease fire and work quickly on a final deal.

That was also the position of the other European leaders meeting at the white House and agreed upon by Trump before he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

But after their meeting, details emerged that Trump abandoned that stance, saying enough progress was made that they could work toward a peace deal.

I like the concept of a cease fire for one reason because you'd stop killing people immediately, as opposed to in two weeks or one week, or whatever it takes.

All of this as the stakes remain abundantly clear at the white House.

Brian Abel, reporting after more than 30 years behind bars, a California parole board is reviewing the Menendez brothers case this week.

Eric and Lyle Menendez were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989.

They were sentenced to life in prison without parole and are currently incarcerated at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego.

Earlier this year, they were sentenced to 50 years to life in prison with the possibility of parole.

Supporters say the brothers were victims of abuse and deserve freedom if the parole board rules in their favor.

Governor Gavin Newsom has the authority to reverse the decision.

A ruling from the governor could come within 30 days of the board's vote.

A new transitional housing facility for young people who have aged out of foster care just opened in Vista.

It's a first for North County.

Kpbs North County reporter Alexander Nguyen got a look inside and talked to one of the residents there.

Ruben Rodriguez is one of the first residents at Vistay.

It's a home for youth, 21 to 24, who are transitioning out of foster care.

Before coming here, he was homeless, aged out.

You know the system at 21.

I went to Mira Costa for a little bit, stayed over there for about five days.

Camping out.

That was until a friend connected him to this program.

It's a joint venture between the city of Vista and Urban Street Angels.

This is really special because aged out foster youth experience homelessness at a much higher rate than any other group of people.

According to the Foster Youth Institute, between 11 and 36% of youth aging out foster care will experience homelessness.

Obviously, it is new, so you need not too much information, but at that time I need it the most.

It's better than nothing.

The facility opened last Monday, but today was the official grand opening.

The 12 bedroom home used to be a memory care facility.

Eric Lovett-Maerz is the founder and CEO of Urban Street Angels.

He says the goal is to get young people like Ruben into stable housing with wraparound services, so want to get a stable, and they would want to find out what they want to do and expose them to a pathway that they thought maybe never.

They never had the opportunity to get.

That includes vocational training, trade schools, jobs and mental health services.

There are 16 beds at this facility, and it's already filled up.

And with the average stay about 6 to 8 months, they expect to serve about 30 people per year.

Yeah, nothing like potatoes because they grow.

They take forever to grow.

As for Ruben, who loves working off the land, urban street angels has already set him up with a few landscaping businesses that hopefully will lead to a job and stable housing.

Alexander Nguyen, Kpbs news.

San Diego teens have contacted the National Mental Health Teen line 4000 times since January, and that is according to the organization Kpbs health Reporter Heidi DeMarco says when they call the 800 number, they're talking to another teen.

Hi, this is August from Teen Line.

What's your name?

Teen line is a peer to peer youth mental health hotline.

Didi Hirsch mental health Services in Los Angeles trains teen listeners to answer calls, texts and emails from other teens across the country.

Teens voices can easily be like dismissed because, like, they're just a kid or parents or like, we know better or why are you sad?

But I think it's important to really listen to them and give them a chance to express themselves and understand that their struggles are real.

Hi, I'm Sydney with she/her pronouns.

Sydney has volunteered for Teen Line for two years.

She drives from San Diego to Los Angeles 2 to 4 times a month to be there for other teens.

We're only using her first name to protect her identity from callers.

It's part of the organization's safety practice.

I think at first I definitely felt like pretty nervous.

And I also always feel like so honored that they're so open and vulnerable.

A 2024 student led report found nearly 8 in 10 San Diego County teens said they'd only seek help if they felt their problems were valid and would turn to friends or no one at all, before contacting a professional.

New data from the hotline shows calls about suicide jumped from 13 to 17% since last year.

Definitely seeing a rise in anxiety and stress, which makes sense.

We live in a stressful world.

And then, relationship issues as well with the rise in family, issues.

A lot of teens not necessarily feeling like they're understood by their parents.

Teen line senior director Cheryl Eskin says the space between what teens feel and what adults.

hear is where the program works best.

Teens want to talk to someone who is their age, who understands that experience.

Every listener goes through 65 hours of training.

They cover active listening, empathy, and topics like suicide, sexual assault and abuse.

Sydney says loneliness is one of the most common themes she hears.

She can also relate.

I also dealt with like mental health challenges, and I also have like chronic health issues where there are many times where I did feel alone and feel like I can't talk about my issues.

The program promotes the hotline on social media and at school events.

This year, Teen Line expects to handle 10,000 conversations nationwide.

That's about 1200 more calls than last year.

And I just hope to create like a safe space for them to share.

Sydney plans to become a marriage and family therapist.

But for now, she'll keep making that drive up north because she says, sometimes the first step toward help starts with someone who will listen.

Heidi DeMarco, Kpbs news.

Teen line is available between 6 p.m.

and 10 p.m.. Young people can call the number on the screen 800-852-8336 or text teen to 839863, separate from the teen line.

If you or anyone you know needs help, contact the 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting the number 988.

Six more states were granted waivers from the USDA to prohibit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, otherwise known as Snap, from being used on certain processed food and beverages.

Ivan Rodriguez breaks down the impact of these changes.

Our department has encouraged states to think differently and creatively about how to solve the many health issues facing Americans.

Earlier this month, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado and West Virginia were granted new waivers to restrict the purchase of so-called junk food with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits starting in 2026.

They joined six other states that have already received the waivers.

U.S.

taxpayers should not be paying to feed kids food, the poorest kids.

Our country with foods that are going to give them diabetes.

Of the states that have been granted waivers so far, most will restrict the use of Snap funds on soft drinks or sodas, while at least eight restrict candy purchases.

Some also prohibit food benefits from being used on energy drinks.

And in Arkansas, the purchase of fruit and vegetable drinks with less than 50% natural juice.

These restrictions they don't solve hunger or improve health.

They only limit choices for people who already face barriers.

Kavelle Christie says if healthier communities is the goal, the answer isn't controlling grocery carts.

She says families do want healthier foods, but they're often inaccessible or too expensive.

There's also the barrier of not having places that actually sell those type of healthier food options in a lot of communities in Atlanta.

I'm Ivan Rodriguez.

As tariffs hit top coffee producing nations, prices for a cup of coffee are expected to go up.

The U.S.

currently imports nearly 99% of its beans, but could tariffs help boost American grown coffee?

Julia Vargas Jones reports from Ventura County.

Against all odds, 100% American grown coffee.

It's like a cherry.

I believe we're the largest farm in California.

Coffee farm.

And you know, if if the experiment works.

I'd love to expand.

David Armstrong is part of a group of farmers trying to make California a synonym for specialty coffee.

We're in Ventura County, so we're going to go up to the foothills.

We have multiple canyons where we grow coffee.

This is part of the only 1% of coffee consumed in the U.S.

grown domestically.

35% of what coffee is imported comes from Brazil, now slapped with tariffs of up to 50% on some goods, including coffee.

You would think it would be a great opportunity for all American beans, but other nations can deliver a product just as good for a fraction of the cost.

Brazil has been hit very hard with tariffs, but they're looking at somewhere around $4 a pound for coffee.

And we're in the hundreds of dollars a pound.

You want Ventura County to be the next Napa Valley, but for coffee.

Correct, that's a great way to put it in.

Could California ever produce a product that could be competitive with Brazil?

With Colombia, Ethiopia?

I think that our cost of production, our labor, our water, everything else mean that we can never get to that point where we could be a worldwide competitor.

So for 23 years, Jay Ruskey has been challenging the norm of where coffee could be grown by championing California.

All of this was his vision in terms of, growing locations wherever avocados can grow.

We have a good chance of growing coffee, and so there's over 45,000 acres of avocados.

Last I heard in California.

But even if we planted all that, that was just be a drop in the bucket.

And the whole coffee industry globally.

Adult sports leagues in San Diego are facing a steep hike in fees, and that's upsetting players who say the leagues are great for everything from exercise to building community.

Kpbs reporter Mika Ellison looked into what's happening.

Every Tuesday night, volleyball nets are set up at Mariner's Point Park in Mission Bay.

People flock to the beach, catching up with old friends and meeting new people while joining pickup games and drills.

Some have been playing volleyball for more than 40 years.

Others just started that week.

Here they all have a chance to play.

Life's a beach volleyball drop in volleyball skills clinic is donation based so players pay what they can.

Zander Caufield is one of the coaches.

They're very accessible to people from all walks of life.

You don't have to be able to spend, you know, maybe hundreds of dollars every couple of weeks or something.

To do these clinics.

That accessibility might be in danger.

On July 1st, for profit adult sports leagues in San Diego saw a huge jump in team fees, sometimes by more than $200, and that cost will likely be passed on to players.

At a city council meeting in March.

The Parks and Recreation Department recommended a gradual increase in team fees over one year, but the city council decided against the sudden increase in fees has left leagues reeling and players like Danica Collins nervous.

The fee increase, I think, is going to really, really impact participation because a lot of people come by themselves.

We're like, okay, it's a low fee, I can do this.

We get shut down or the increase comes up.

I can only come once a week.

Council member Joe LaCava says the fee increases needed to help balance the city's budget.

He acknowledged the impact will be uneven.

Certainly we've heard from some of the smaller outlets that they make just enough to make it worth our effort.

They're doing as much for the passion as they are for the minimal amount.

You know, net proceeds that they achieve there.

LaCava wants to explore other options for commercial adult rec leagues in the future, including a possible model where the city gets a portion of the league's revenue or different fee scales based on a business's size.

But that won't come in time for league leaders this season.

Some said the increase will make it much more difficult for people to participate in recreational activities after work.

Ducote Contreras was the managing director of Volo San Diego until this April and said the prices are untenable for community members.

He said Volo couldn't find a way to keep players fees the same and still provide their service.

It's just something we can't do.

It would have, you know, people paying upwards of almost $200 to play kickball, and that's just doesn't make any sense.

You know, we're in the business of creating community and getting people together.

Daniel Palenchar is the founder of Life's a Beach Volleyball.

For now, he and other league leaders will have to find ways to keep the nets up and the field lights on.

It takes a lot of work to do this, a lot of effort.

There's basically no money in this, to be honest.

That's another issue, of course.

So it's for the people.

It's for the community.

It's run by locals.

People should be able to play sports.

It's that simple.

He says recreation is crucial to people's health and well-being and that those benefits are still importan Mika Ellison, Kpbs news.

Well, as we look ahead to later in the week, we do have a little bit of a warming trend to talk about, even in extreme heat.

Watch for our desert regions Thursday and Friday.

So not in effect quite yet, but issued ahead of this heat.

And then we're also watching the marine layer.

It's been bring those low clouds further inland to start off the week.

Let's talk about what to expect overnight.

62 in Oceanside a little bit warmer in San Diego as we move farther inland.

Borrego Springs at 7361 in Mount Laguna.

Looking ahead to tomorrow, mostly in the 70s.

In the 80s.

San Diego mostly sunny, some clouds mixed in as well in the upper 70s.

80 for Oceanside still in the triple digits in Borrego Springs.

But we are under 110, so at least there's that.

It's the small wins right, Mount Laguna in the mid 70s as well.

Looking ahead to our five day outlook on the coast.

Not a lot of temperature fluctuations here.

The difference between 80 and 83 from Tuesday to Friday.

Probably won't notice too much of a difference, but we do see more sunshine come out as we get later into the week.

Taking a look farther inland, we see a few more degrees of warming here.

89 for your Tuesday.

We get to 93 by the time we get to Friday.

This has been the trend.

We've been trending below historical averages, getting back up to historical averages, or maybe even a few degrees warmer and then cooling back down.

A little bit of a temperature roller coaster that we've been dealing with in recent weeks, but not too bad as far as the fluctuations in our mountain regions were in the 70s.

Until we get to the weekend, then we warm up to 83, continuing to see some clouds filtering.

Probably the most clouds you see are going to be on Friday.

In our desert regions.

We stay below 110 until we get to Thursday.

You can see why we have those extreme heat watches in effect Thursday and Friday, with temperatures at or above 110 as far as our high.

And then we do cool back down a little bit.

By the time we get to Saturday.

So make sure you're staying hydrated and you're taking those precautions against heat related illness as we get later into the week here.

For Kpbs news, I'm AccuWeather's Anna Azallion Yosemite National Park is typically a popular destination for summer travelers, but Yosemite officials and businesses near the park say tourism is down by about 10% this year.

Vince Ibarra explains what may be behind the drop.

It was business as usual at the Yosemite Visitor Center in Oakhurst on Friday.

It's the high mountain road and slow drive.

Okay, but officials say tourism is down by 10% this year.

Tourism is one of our largest economic drivers in the county.

And in the south gate of Yosemite, about 4500 jobs in Madera County rely on tourism.

So this is a big industry for us here.

Brooke Smith from Visit Yosemite, believes the perception of an overcrowded park is why people are staying away.

But local businesses say even if overcrowding becomes an issue, there are plenty of other spectacular sights to see in the Sierra.

The ride up to Mariposa Grove is amazing.

You go through a few creeks.

There's a small waterfall that you get to see.

There's some beautiful meadows.

Hello, this is Mimi.

Mimi Beck with Yosemite Adventure Company, has noticed a decline in visitors this year compared to previous years.

Last year, for example, there were two hour waits to get into the park, and so this year we have not been experiencing that.

So it is a great time to come up to Yosemite.

One of those taking advantage of the shorter lines is Leandro Previsdomini.

He and his wife traveled more than 6100 miles to visit Yosemite.

I am very fascinated, of, trees, of nature, of this beautiful big country.

After years of seeing the United States on TV, Previsdomini is finally visiting.

He says traveling to the United States is expensive, but getting to experience nature and all that Yosemite has to offer is truly priceless.

To see a little squirrel, to see a little bird.

The, the emotion is very important for me, and I think that these beautiful land can give me a lot of emotional.

Priceless, indeed.

And that was Vince Ivarra.

With that report.

You can find tonight's stories on our website, kpbs.org.

Well, thank you for joining us.

I'm Maya Trabulsi Enjoy your evening.

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